Mrs Kelly (Grantlee Kieza)

Mrs Kelly by Grantlee Kieza - The Extraordinary Life of Ned Kelly's Mother

A bestselling biography of Ellen Kelly - the remarkable woman behind Australia's most famous outlaw.

A Life of Tragedy and Triumph

Grantlee Kieza's Mrs. Kelly is a bestselling biography that reveals the extraordinary life of Ellen Kelly, Ned Kelly's mother. Her life was marked by unimaginable hardship - a husband's death in gaol, babies dying, deaths in police shoot-outs, and the hanging of her son. Yet through it all, Ellen Kelly endured with remarkable strength and resilience.

The Untold Story

This compelling biography goes beyond the Ned Kelly legend to reveal the woman at the heart of Australia's most famous outlaw family. Remarkably, one of Ellen's sons became a decorated policeman and a worldwide star of the rodeo circuit, showing the complexity and contradictions of this extraordinary Australian family. Kieza brings Ellen Kelly's story to life with meticulous research and compelling storytelling.

What makes this book essential:

• Bestselling biography by acclaimed author Grantlee Kieza
• Ellen Kelly's story - Ned Kelly's remarkable mother
• Australian history - The Kelly family beyond the legend
• Tragedy and resilience - A life of extraordinary hardship
• Family complexity - From outlaws to decorated policemen
• Compelling storytelling - Meticulously researched

Perfect for readers interested in:

• Australian history and the Kelly Gang
• Biographical stories of remarkable women
• Colonial Australia and bushranging era
• Grantlee Kieza's bestselling biographies
• Australian family sagas
• Stories of resilience and survival

Why this book captivates: Mrs. Kelly reveals the human story behind the legend - a mother's love, loss, and extraordinary strength in the face of tragedy. It's a fantastic read that brings Australian history to life.

Ideal for: Australian history enthusiasts, biography readers, fans of the Kelly story, and anyone interested in remarkable Australian women.

A fantastic read about the extraordinary woman behind Australia's most famous outlaw.